Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won three major travel awards, at two gala ceremonies, on a night to remember in Dublin.

The
Abu Dhabi-based airline received the award for Best Longhaul Airline at the
Blue Insurance Travel Media Awards, as well as the Best Longhaul Airline and
Best Business Class Airline at the Irish Travel Trade Awards on Friday 28
November.

The
Travel Media Awards took place at Dublin's Clyde Court Hotel with the event
hosted by TV and radio personality, Kathryn Thomas. It is the third year the
awards have taken place, with all categories voted for by Irish travel media.

Over
at the Double Tree by Hilton in Dublin, Etihad Airways claimed its two major Irish
Travel Trade awards in front of 300 industry professionals.

Beatrice
Cosgrove, Etihad Airways’ Ireland Country Manager, said: “We are over-the-moon
to win these three fantastic titles voted for by members of the trade and
mainstream travel media in Ireland.

“Industry
recognition like this is fantastic for Etihad Airways and illustrates the
positive impact we continue to make in meeting and exceeding the expectations
of our guests in Ireland.

“We’re
proud to be in this position as a leader in product and service delivery and
will use these awards as a springboard for more success.”

Etihad Airways, which has been flying to and from Ireland for more than
seven years, operates double daily flights between Dublin and Abu Dhabi. This
highly popular service connects onwards to dozens of destinations in Asia,
including many in Thailand, Malaysia and Australia.